American style / tradition comic books
SelfMadeHero The Return of the Honey Buzzard
Book SynopsisSimon, a bookseller, has hit hard times. The financial crisis has hit and sales have slumped; his store looks set to close, and he has become increasingly withdrawn. Returning from his storeroom in the woods, he stops at an isolated railroad crossing. There, he witnesses a suicide. The moment hits him like a bomb. Withdrawing deeper into himself, Simon is haunted by memories from his past – memories repressed, from a time he’d prefer to forget. It is only by chance that he meets Regina, a young girl who begins to provide the comfort and support he needs. But who is Regina, and can she help him come to terms with the loss of a childhood friend? A beautifully drawn and impressively crafted debut from Aimée de Jongh, The Return of the Honey Buzzard is a compelling, cinematic and emotionally perceptive graphic novel about confronting the past and starting again.
£13.49
Titan Books Ltd Peanuts: Sunday's Fun Day, Charlie Brown
Book SynopsisThe 12th facsimile edition of the original 1960 classic Peanuts paperbacks first published in 1965 featuring 126 Sunday Peanuts newspaper strips from 1962-1965. The beloved comic series is celebrating its 70th anniversary, the new Snoopy Show is launching via Apple TV+. Featuring many of your favourite characters, including Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Schroeder, Linus, Susan Brown and Shermy. This book is a facsimile edition of the 12th Peanuts paperback book, and collects together 126 Sunday Peanuts newspaper strips that first appeared in newspapers across the world between 1962 - 1965. The book was originally published back in 1965 by Clarke, Irwin & Company, Ltd of Toronto, Canada.Trade Review"All lovers of the Peanuts gang will enjoy this book, so I recommend it to anyone who would like a good laugh. If you’re feeling grumpy, this is the perfect book to pick up to change sad feelings into happy ones." -Kids Book Buzz
£5.99
DC Comics The Human Target Book Two
Book SynopsisChristopher Chance has 12 days to solve his own murder! Superstar writer Tom King and acclaimed artist Greg Smallwood continue the noir examination of a classic DC character! Christopher Chance has made a living out of being a human target a man hired to disguise himself as his client to invite would-be assassins to attempt his murder. He s had a remarkable career until his latest case protecting Lex Luthor when things go sideways. An assassination attempt Chance didn t see coming leaves him vulnerable and left trying to solve his own murder, as he has 12 days to discover just who poisoned him. After discovering clues, the death of a Green Lantern and a torrid romance with Tora Olafsdottir, a.k.a. Ice, DC s top bodyguard may meet his match when Beatriz da Costa, otherwise known as Fire, steps into his life. Only time will tell what secrets this flaming femme fatale might hold, and just how badly The Human Target might get burned. Human Target is a hard-boiled, gritty story in the vein of classic detective noirs, told by bestselling and critically acclaimed creators Tom King and Greg Smallwood!
£22.10
Little, Brown & Company Rascal Does Not Dream of Petite Devil Kouhai
Book SynopsisIncredible. Sakuta actually managed to convince Mai to officially date him. Nothing could possibly ruin this-unless time goes backwards and Sakuta wakes up to yesterday morning?!
£12.34
Andrews McMeel Publishing Cat Ninja: Time Heist
Book SynopsisFrom Epic Originals comes an action-packed graphic novel series about a new breed of superhero. Return to Metro City's furry underbelly in this exciting follow-up to Kirkus-starred Cat Ninja volume 1!When Leon brings a mystery egg home from school, Cat Ninja and Master Hamster face their biggest challenge yet: babysitting! And while they’re pretty sure they can keep an egg out of trouble, they know they’re in over their heads when that egg hatches into a high-energy ball of feathers and cuteness. It’s baby’s first superhero adventure when they decide to bring their newest family member along as they uncover the identity—and nefarious motives—of Metro City’s latest foe.Through the shared adventures of these former adversaries, kids learn the importance of:• Using your powers—super or not!—to stand up for those who need your help• Family, in all its forms• Second chances
£6.99
DC Comics Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Omnibus
Book SynopsisWritten by top comics author James Tynion IV and beautifully illustrated by Freddie Williams II, the New York Times bestselling crossover series, Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, is now collected in an omnibus format! Join the Bat and some teenage turtles as they try to save their cities from the baddest of the bad guys! NEW YORK CITY. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles face the battle of a lifetime, fighting both the fearsome Foot Clan and their leader, the Shredder, and the alien forces of General Krang which is exactly Krang s plan. Now a single dimensional warp can rid him of both of his greatest rivals at once. GOTHAM CITY. From the Penguin to Killer Croc to Ra s al Ghul and beyond, the caped crime-fighter called Batman already has his hands full protecting his city. Suddenly, a new enemy emerges the Shredder and his ninja followers, transported to Gotham and unleashed upon an unsuspecting world. Now they re on the hunt for the technology that will help them return home and conquer Gotham City in the process. But heroes come in all shapes, and the Dark Knight does not fight alone. As the Caped Crusader joins forces with Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael and Master Splinter, can the Bat, the Rat and the Turtles take down the most vicious villains from two dimensions? DC Comics and IDW Publishing proudly present the Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles omnibus which collects Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1-6; Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Deluxe Edition, and Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III.Trade ReviewThis is the stuff for which comic books were created!' --Nerdist. '[An] almost gleeful balance of the self-seriousness of Batman and the world of Gotham with the happy-go-lucky hijinks of the Turtles.' --io9
£68.25
DC Comics Justice League International Omnibus Volume 2
Book SynopsisA new generation of the world s greatest super-heroes takes center stage in the wake of a world crisis, but it s the most unlikely grouping of heroes ever - Batman, Black Canary, Blue Bettle, Captain Marvel, Doctor Fate, Dr. Light, Guy Gardner, Martian Manhunter, and Mister Miracle. Known for its comedic tones and quirky cast, this chapter from 1987-1996 in League history is unforgettable!
£85.50
DC Comics Swamp Thing: Green Hell
Book SynopsisThe only way to defeat a monster is to resurrect an old one! Can Swamp Thing save what s left of existence? The Earth is all but done. The last remnants of humanity cling to a mountaintop island lost in endless floodwater. The Parliaments of the Green, the Red, and the Rot all agree: it s time to wipe the slate clean and start the cycle of life over again. And to do so, they ve united their powers to summon an avatar-one of the most horrific monsters to ever stalk the surface of this forsaken planet. Against a creature like that, there can be no fighting back unless you have a soldier who understands the enemy. Someone who has used its tactics before. Someone like Alec Holland. Of course, it would help if Alec Holland hadn t been dead for decades Jeff Lemire the author of the smash hits Joker: Killer Smile and The Question: The Deaths of Vic Sage, along with the graphic novel that inspired the television sensation Sweet Tooth returns to Black Label with one of the greatest artists in modern DC history, Doug Mahnke, in tow! Together they ll unleash a gory, gruesome eco-terror tale, where the fate of humanity rests in the hands of someone who isn t human at all! Collects Swamp Thing: Green Hell #1-3.
£22.10
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Essential Judge Anderson: Shamballa
Book SynopsisThe best-selling Essential Judge Dredd collection expands with a new line dedicated to iconic science fiction heroine, Judge Anderson! Judge Cassandra Anderson of Psi Division is one of the greatest minds on the Judges' roster. As a precognitive telepath and empath, her quirks, such as her sense of humour, are tolerated by the otherwise oppressively strict Justice Department. However, Anderson's sense of justice and morality soon calls her to question the Law of the Judges in these landmark adventures, written by Alan Grant and featuring jaw-dropping art by Arthur Ranson and Mick Austin. As Anderson battles to save Mega-City, psychic twins, and her friend Judge Corey from psychic attacks and their inner demons, her faith in the systems around her begins to crumble. And when the world is teetering on the brink of an apocalyptic collapse, it will take everything Anderson has to save the world at the ancient temple Shamballa. Grant’s run on Anderson, Psi Divison showcased a new depth for both 2000 AD and Anderson, as his stories took in the gamut of human emotion and spirituality. 'Shamballa' is to many, the quintessential Judge Anderson story, and it serves as the perfect opening volume of Rebellion’s new Essential Judge Anderson line. Trade ReviewPraise for the Essential Judge Dredd series:"If you’re a fan that hasn’t seen this stuff before, you’re in for a rare treat." - Grovel"With 40+ years of Dredd tales to choose from, the new Essential Judge Dredd has opened with an impressive one-two punch." - Comicon"Shamballa... cements itself a place amongst the best Dreddworld books in Rebellion’s line." - Revert to Saved"The story neatly combines action beats with tragedy and the start of Cass’ gradual disillusionment with her work. It’s a pivotal story and one that would only be built on as the year’s went past." - Games Radar"A strength all Grant’s scripts do share is Cassandra Anderson... While Dredd’s cold-hearted law-keeping is great for satirical purposes, Anderson is a complex, emotional protagonist who questions herself and her place as a judge. Shamballa in particular exploits that well, with the recent suicide of a colleague laying heavy on her throughout her journey." - Starburst Magazine"What makes the collection so memorable is Ranson's art. There's page after page of detailed splendour, real craft, technique and elegance present in the rendering and seemingly nowhere that Ranson doesn't show a willingness to supply infinite detail to sell the illusion of reality. He goes well above and beyond what most artists would provide, and you could frame almost any page.' - Slings and Arrows4/5 Stars - Den of Geek
£18.69
Kodansha America, Inc FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest 10
Book SynopsisA wizard's job is never done! Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Erza, and the whole Fairy Tail guild are back in action! And they've decided to tackle the "100 Years Quest," ?a job no one's dared take on since the founding of the guild more than a century ago. A mysterious town, a baffling spirit, a ghastly new enemy... and a brand new continent to explore. When you're with real friends, the adventures never stop!
£10.44
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Hawk the Slayer: Watch For Me In The Night
Book SynopsisTHIS IS A STORY OF HEROIC DEEDS...The cult classic film Hawk The Slayer continues in a brand-new comic book sequel!Years after the final defeat of Voltan, his brother Hawk suspects the influence of the Dark One’s masters- the ancient and malevolent Black Wizards, whose touch remains a blight upon the mortal world. At the behest of his mysterious sorceress ally, Hawk gathers comrades old and new- Gort the Giant, Crow the Elfin bowman, warrior woman Bella and the dubious bard Wain- and sets out to finish the Wizards once and for all. But what awaits him, deep beneath the once-holy fortress of Dainsford, is a horror beyond his darkest nightmares.Writer Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys) and artist Henry Flint (Judge Dredd, Sancho Panzer) unite to conclude the tale from the 1980 fantasy adventure, as the characters brought so memorably to life by Jack Palance and John Terry return for one final battle…WHEN THE LEGIONS OF DARKNESS STALK THE LAND!Trade Review"It’s a testament to the lasting impact of Terry Marcel’s 1980, low budget fantasy adventure, that 40 years on Garth Ennis and Henry Flint have revisited the world of Hawk and the last elven mind stone, to bring us this lovingly crafted sequel." - Simon Pegg
£15.29
Panini Publishing Ltd Marvel Villains: Loki
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£19.54
Kodansha America, Inc Go! Go! Loser Ranger! 8
Book SynopsisThirteen years ago, an evil army of mysterious alien monsters invaded the Earth, but the great protectors of mankind-the Divine Dragon Rangers-rose up to stop them! To this day, the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance as the fierce struggle continues to unfold! Or does it? In truth, the aliens were subjugated within the first year, and they've now become nothing more than clowns forced to act out their continuous defeat every week for the entertainment of the masses. They're not real villains, being forced to crank out a monster a week for the Rangers to crush. But one of the aliens has had enough. Something has to change!
£10.44
Workman Publishing Cat
Book SynopsisIt’s the mother of all cat books. The book that gave new meaning to wacka-wacka and forever redefined it.Cat is the classic that started it all. It gave a voice to catmaniacs around the country and launched an entire genre in publishing and licensing. Everybody went crazy. “Neither cute nor mysterious but instead simply and irreverently, even raucously, very funny.”—Village Voice. Trade Review"Neither cute nor mysterious but instead simply and irreverently, even raucously, very funny." (Village Voice.)"
£7.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Marvel Meow
Book SynopsisThe comic misadventures of Chewie, Captain Marvel’s pet!Join Captain Marvel’s pet, Chewie, as she wreaks havoc in the lives of Marvel’s most popular characters! Gain a new perspective on beloved favorites such as Spider-Man and Iron Man, formidable villains including Thanos and Galactus, and antiheroes like Deadpool, as they all become the playthings of this capricious “cat” creature. Originally shared on Marvel’s official Instagram, these comic strips have been collected with all-new content into a gift book that will delight Marvel and cat enthusiasts alike!
£10.44
Panini Publishing Ltd Loki: Agent Of Asgard Omnibus Vol. 1
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£16.19
Kodansha America, Inc Noragami: Stray God 24
Book SynopsisYato is a homeless god. He doesn't even have a shrine, not to mention worshippers! So to achieve his ambitious goals, he's set up a service to help those in need (for a small fee), hoping he'll eventually raise enough money to build himself the lavish temple of his dreams. Of course, he can't afford to be picky, so Yato accepts all kinds of jobs, from finding lost kittens to helping a student overcome bullies at school.
£10.44
Titan Books Ltd Blade Runner: Origins Vol. 1
Book SynopsisWhen a Tyrell Corporation scientist working on an experimental new type of Replicant is discovered dead in her laboratory, the victim of an apparent suicide, LAPD detective CAL MOREAU is called in to investigate. What he uncovers is a conspiracy of silence so deadly it could change the world as he knows it. Set ten years before the events of the first Blade Runner film, this is the world on the cusp of environmental collapse, and the beginning of the mass Off-world migration to the Off-world colonies. Set ten years before the events of the first Blade Runner film, this is the world on the cusp of environmental collapse, and the beginning of the mass Off-world migration to the Off-world colonies. Through its rain-soaked streets, LAPD Detective CAL MOREAU, a PTSD sufferer, must travel as he attempts to unravel the truth behind a seemingly routine suicide that soon reveals itself to be just the thin end of a vast conspiracy, one that runs to the very top of the Tyrell Corporation tower.Trade Review“a series that perfectly captures the spirit of the Blade Runner universe while presenting a unique narrative” - Comic Book Resources"a must-read for Blade Runner and cyberpunk fans everywhere" - Monkeys Fighting Robots "continues to flesh out the Blade Runner universe, adding further layers to its protagonist and setting up a new mystery." - But Why Tho"Beautifully done ... demonstrates with potent skill that Blade Runner 2029 will stand definitively in its own right" - Set The Tape"Gives Blade Runner an upgrade like no other" - DC Comics News"The creative team continues their engaging and winning streak of recreating an iconic and well-loved universe" - Gamespace“Los Angeles in 2009 is proving just as lethal as Deckard’s 2019, and we just can’t get enough of this retro futuristic dystopia” - Sci-Fi Bulletin “Dagnino’s art has an atmospheric quality that adds a real cinematic feel to the pages” - The Unreality Store“The Stunning Blade Runner: Origins Vol. 1 Explores Trans Identity” - The Advocate “a bold and ambitious approach … combining trans identity in the LGBTQ sense with transhumanism.” - AIPT Comics
£13.49
Denpa Books Inside Mari, Volume 9
Book SynopsisIsao has gone. Mom is gone. And suddenly life is better for Mari. But she is not complete. There is still a need for closure that burns within. Going home, to Isao's home, might provide that resolution. Embracing everything that has ever been inside Mari will be key.
£8.99
Denpa Books The Girl with the Sanpaku Eyes, Volume 1
Book SynopsisAmane Mizuno is struggling with her social life. To her friends and family, she's a shy, diligent girl. But to her classmates, her face screams intense, mean and maybe stand-offish. So when Amane falls for her classmate Katou her whole world seems to get flustered and agitated.Trade ReviewThe Girl with the Sanpaku Eyes is simply put, adorable. It's sweet and silly and manages to lean into a hoary old trope without feeling like we've read it a thousand times before. This is a charmer of a book that's the perfect cure for a bad day.
£11.99
Panini Publishing Ltd Punisher: Army Of One Omnibus
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£26.99
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC What He Who Doesn't Believe in Fate Says Vol. 1
Book SynopsisKosuke can see the “red string of fate” that connects soulmates. Unfortunately, he’s fallen in love with Yuka and her string clearly doesn’t lead to him. He hides his feelings for her, until one day a fortune teller lets Yuka know her destined lover is nearby – and she thinks it’s Kosuke! Could this finally be the windfall for Kosuke’s unrequited love? Can he stop destiny?!
£12.59
DC Comics Green Lantern Corp Omnibus by Peter J. Tomasi and
Book SynopsisGet ready for an amazing new collection of Green Lantern Corp adventures from Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason! In Green Lantern Corps, a year has passed since the massed ranks of the Green Lantern Corps defeated the Spider Guild. From the Guardians' citadel on the newly fortified planet Oa, Green Lantern Guy Gardner is assigned against his will to a feudal world of shadows and sudden death. And across the galaxy, new Lanterns discover what it truly means to wear the Corps insignia, as their courage and comradeship is tested to the limit. Green Lantern Corp Omnibus by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason collects Green Lantern Corps #1-38, Blackest Night: Tales of the Corps #1-3, Green Lantern #21-25, Green Lantern Corps: Recharge #1-5, Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps Special #1, Showcase '95 #7-8, and Untold Tales of Blackest Night #1.
£102.00
DC Comics DCeased: War of the Undead Gods
Book SynopsisWhat began as a battle for Earth has become a war for the galaxy in the epic final installment in the massive DCeased storyline! The emergence of a reborn, undead Darkseid in DCeased: Dead Planet sets the stage for the most devastating conflict yet for Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman! As the Anti-Life Equation spreads into the cosmos, the survivors of Earth prepare for the coming apocalypse and realize their only hope could lie in the most powerful surviving hero from the first DCeased series The bestselling creative team of Tom Taylor and Trevor Hairsine return for their third and final installment in DCeased: War of the Undead Gods!
£22.10
DC Comics Absolute Transmetropolitan Vol. 2 (2023 Edition)
Book SynopsisAfter years of self-imposed exile, cynical journalist Spider Jerusalem is forced to return to a job that he hates and a city that he loathes. Working as an investigative reporter for the newspaper The Word, Spider attacks the injustices of his surreal 21st century surroundings.Starting with the story "The Scum", Spider Jerusalem learns of the vicious murder of political consultant Vita Severn, one of the few people that he liked. Moving into thrilling stories like "Lonely City" and more—Absolute Transmetropolitan Vol. 2 picks up where Volume 1 leaves off, collecting the exciting stories found in Transmetropolitan #19-39, Vertigo: Winter's Edge #3, and Transmetropolitan: Filfth of the City #1!
£102.00
Panini Publishing Ltd Death Of The Venomverse
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£17.09
Panini Publishing Ltd Spider-man 2099: Exodus
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£16.19
DC Comics Batman: The Court of Owls Mask and Book Set
Book SynopsisAfter a series of brutal murders rocks Gotham City, Batman begins to realise that perhaps these crimes go far deeper than appearances suggest. As the Caped Crusader begins to unravel this deadly mystery, he discovers a conspiracy going back to his youth and beyond to the origins of the city he's sworn to protect. Could the Court of Owls, once thought to be nothing more than an urban legend, be behind the crime and corruption? Or is Bruce Wayne losing his grip on sanity and falling prey to the pressures of his war on crime? Now, this seminal Batman graphic novel is paired with a replica mask worn by the villainous Court of Owls, a must-have for any true fan of Scott Snyder's groundbreaking work. The Batman: The Court of Owls Mask and Book Set collects issues #1-7 of Batman with a Court of Owls replica mask.
£33.06
DC Comics Batman Vol. 4: The Cowardly Lot
Book SynopsisFollowing the tragic events in the Infinite Frontier special, Batman and his new ally Ghost-Maker must reckon with a new gang operating in Gotham City.The bestselling creative team behind last year's epic "The Joker War" returns for a thrill-packed, dangerous story line as "The Cowardly Lot" begins.Is the new gang in Gotham connected to the resurgence of the Scarecrow? Meanwhile, Mayor Nakano has a meeting with shadowy billionaire Simon Saint, who has come to Gotham to pitch the concept of an advanced law enforcement project know as...the Magistrate!It's always darkest before the dawn, especially in Gotham City!Collects Batman #106-111 and Infinite Frontier #1
£13.49
DC Comics Dceased: Hope At World's End
Book SynopsisDCeased became a smash horror hit in 2019 by offering a twisted version of the DC Universe infected by the Anti-Life Equation, transforming heroes and villains alike into mindless monsters. DCeased: Hope At World s End, previously only available digitally, expands the world of that original DCeased series by filling in that story s time jump and focusing on characters including Superman, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Stephanie Brown, Wally West, and Jimmy Olsen. In DCeased: Hope At World s End, the Anti-Life Equation has infected over a billion people on Earth. Heroes and villains have fallen. In the immediate aftermath of the destruction of Metropolis, Superman and Wonder Woman spearhead an effort to stem the tide of infection, preserve and protect survivors, and plan for what s next. In the Earth s darkest hour, heroes will bring hope! The war for Earth has only just begun! This volume collects DCeased: Hope At World s End chapters 1-14.
£15.29
Kodansha America, Inc Living-Room Matsunaga-san 10
Book SynopsisAfter her parents leave to care for her ailing grandmother, high schooler Miko "Meeko" Sonoda moves into her uncle's boarding house. There, she meets its rather unusual residents, including the oldest of the bunch: the grumpy mother hen Matsunaga-san. With the help of her housemates, Meeko begins to adjust to her new life away from her parents, but Meeko soon learns that no matter how far away from home she is, she's still a young girl at heart - especially when she finds herself falling for Matsunaga-san.
£11.69
Image Comics DIE!DIE!DIE!, Volume 2
Book SynopsisWe don't like to admit it, but this is an evil world where evil people do evil stuff all the time. Thankfully, there is a secret cabal with the United States government that works outside our normal system to influence world matters through targeted assassination. Senator Connie Lipshitz has taken over the cabal, using her vast resources to finally make the world a better place... no matter how many people have to die! Meanwhile, Barnaby is on the run and his journey takes him to some very dark places. Thankfully... you can only get your nose cut off once! Collects DIE!DIE!DIE! #9-14.
£999.99
Image Comics American Jesus Volume 2: The New Messiah
Book SynopsisAMERICAN JESUS returns with THE NEW MESSIAH. A virgin pregnancy in '70s New York leads a young couple to flee for their lives, as evil forces close in to destroy them. Yet more bloodshed lies ahead for their daughter, Catalina, who refuses to accept her destiny as the savior of mankind. Collects AMERICAN JESUS: THE NEW MESSIAH #1-3
£8.54
Penguin Books Ltd XMen
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A groundbreaking example of comics representation in literature.”—Publishers Weekly“Penguin provides introductory essays; superb analyses by the series editor, Ben Saunders; and extensive bibliographies.”—Michael Dirda, The Washington Post“Stories become classics when generations of readers sort through them, talk about them, imitate them, and recommend them. In this case, baby boomers read them when they débuted, Gen X-ers grew up with their sequels, and millennials encountered them through Marvel movies. Each generation of fans—initially fanboys, increasingly fangirls, and these days nonbinary fans, too—found new ways not just to read the comics but to use them. That’s how canons form. Amateurs and professionals, over decades, come to something like consensus about which books matter and why—or else they love to argue about it, and we get to follow the arguments. Canons rise and fall, gain works and lose others, when one generation of people with the power to publish, teach, and edit diverges from the one before ... A top-flight comic by Kirby—or his successor on “Captain America,” Jim Steranko—barely needed words. You could follow the story just by watching the characters act and react. Thankfully, Penguin volumes do justice to these images. They reproduce sixties comics in bright, flat, colorful inks on thick white paper—unlike the dot-based process used on old newsprint, but perhaps truer to their bold, thrill-chasing spirit.”—Stephanie Burt, The New Yorker“As before, all three of these volumes re-present Professor Ben Saunders’ learned general series intro which does an excellent job of succinctly explaining the rise of Marvel Comics and the Marvel Method.”—Forces of Geek
£22.50
Penguin Books Ltd The Avengers
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A groundbreaking example of comics representation in literature.”—Publishers Weekly“Penguin provides introductory essays; superb analyses by the series editor, Ben Saunders; and extensive bibliographies.”—Michael Dirda, The Washington Post“Stories become classics when generations of readers sort through them, talk about them, imitate them, and recommend them. In this case, baby boomers read them when they débuted, Gen X-ers grew up with their sequels, and millennials encountered them through Marvel movies. Each generation of fans—initially fanboys, increasingly fangirls, and these days nonbinary fans, too—found new ways not just to read the comics but to use them. That’s how canons form. Amateurs and professionals, over decades, come to something like consensus about which books matter and why—or else they love to argue about it, and we get to follow the arguments. Canons rise and fall, gain works and lose others, when one generation of people with the power to publish, teach, and edit diverges from the one before ... A top-flight comic by Kirby—or his successor on “Captain America,” Jim Steranko—barely needed words. You could follow the story just by watching the characters act and react. Thankfully, Penguin volumes do justice to these images. They reproduce sixties comics in bright, flat, colorful inks on thick white paper—unlike the dot-based process used on old newsprint, but perhaps truer to their bold, thrill-chasing spirit.”—Stephanie Burt, The New Yorker“As before, all three of these volumes re-present Professor Ben Saunders’ learned general series intro which does an excellent job of succinctly explaining the rise of Marvel Comics and the Marvel Method.”—Forces of Geek
£33.60
Vintage Publishing Gemma Bovery
Book SynopsisGemma is the bored, pretty second wife of Charlie Bovery, the reluctant stepmother of his children and the bete-noire of his ex-wife. Gemma's sudden windfall and distaste for London take them across the Channel to Normandy, where the charms of French country living soon wear off.Trade ReviewTruly original, witty and well-observed... A work of genius * Sunday Telegraph *A tour de force of comic storytelling -- Roger Sabin * Observer *Wickedly funny... This book is so good that one can hardly bear to reach the end * Daily Mail *Hilarious... Gemma Bovery deliciously exploits Posy Simmonds' talent for observing, in words and in pictures, the absurdities of daily life among the aspiring metropolitan middle class at home and abroad * The Times *
£15.29
Little, Brown & Company Crush 3 Berrybrook Middle School
Book SynopsisFollowing the overwhelming success of AWKWARD and BRAVE, SvetlanaChmakova''s award winning Berrybrook Middle School series continues with its nextinstallment - CRUSH!Jorge seems to have it all together. He''s big enoughthat nobody really messes with him, but he''s also a genuinely sweet guy with asolid, reliable group of friends. The only time he ever really feels off hisgame is when he crosses paths with a certain girl... But when the group dynamicamong the boys starts to shift, will Jorge be able to balance what his friendsexpect of him versus what he actually wants?
£18.04
Little, Brown & Company Baloney and Friends Dream Big
Book SynopsisIn this easy-to-read graphic novel from an award-winning creator, join four funny animal friends on their wacky adventures—'A sure bet for Elephant and Piggie fans who are ready for the next step up or want to make the move to comics' (Booklist). Baloney and friends are reaching for the stars—but not without some funny obstacles along the way! Whether they're creating a masterpiece, destroying a birthday cake, or debating online comments about themselves, these lovable characters know how to dream big! This new collection of mini-tales and three mini-comics will have you cheering and rooting for Baloney the pig, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the horse, and everyone's favorite grumpy rabbit, Krabbit! And at the end, readers will learn how to make their own minibook by following clear step-by-step instructions.'Greg Pizzoli does it again! These delightfully funny friends will inspire young readers to write and draw their own stories.' —Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants seriesDon't miss the other books in the series:Baloney & Friends Baloney & Friends: Going Up!
£7.99
Scholastic Bone 8 Treasure Hunters
Book SynopsisJeff Smith''s New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning BONE books are one of the most popular graphic novel series of all time!The Bone cousins, Gran''ma Ben, and Thorn finally reach the city of Atheia, where they prepare to battle the Lord of the Locusts. The Pawan army has joined forces with Briar and the Rat Creatures, and danger increases as Thorn''s visions get stronger. Meanwhile, Phoney Bone is convinced that Atheia is a city rich in gold, and he is determined to find it!
£11.69
Dynamite Entertainment Nancy Drew: The Palace Of Wisdom HC
Book SynopsisNancy Drew is seventeen and good at everything...ESPECIALLY solving crimes. But her totally-in-control-and-obviously-running-perfectly-smooth-(but-not-really) life hits a snag when a mysterious message drags her back to the hometown she left behind. There she'll have to find out which of her friends are still her friends, which are enemies, and who exactly is trying to kill her...and (hopefully) stop them before they succeed. KELLY THOMPSON (Hawkeye, Star Wars, Rogue & Gambit) and JENN ST-ONGE (Giant Days, The Misfits) team up to present an all-new modern spin on a classic mystery icon!Trade ReviewBOOKLIST (STARRED) -- As soon as supersleuth and fashionista Nancy Drew cracks a case about a missing school mascot, another mystery arrives in her mail. Someone has pieced together newspaper headlines in a threatening letter that references Nancy's late mother. Nancy returns to her childhood hometown, reuniting with Bess, George, and the Hardy boys, and their clue-hunting leads them to a dead body, an unsolved case, and a dangerous rave. Quippy banter and steadfast friendships propel this amusing, action-packed adventure in which teens rely on their instincts, and adults cannot be trusted. The writers excel at capturing what made Nancy Drew such a plucky protagonist in the first place while updating her story for today's teens. Bess is a chubby, adorable gossip, who flirts with Joe Hardy. George, who must constantly be pried from the lips of her girlfriend, sports an edgy haircut and a sarcastic personality. Nancy's new love interest, Pete, rounds out her team and flaunts a trendy, Erik Killmonger-inspired look. The illustrations adopt the bright, expressive aesthetic that has so often been effective in other graphic novels. The panels accentuate the jokes by pausing on deadpan facials and stretching out the slapstick sequences. Lastly, the clothes-oversized sweaters, knee-high boots, cold-shoulder crop tops, and more-will appeal to fashion-forward teens. Highly recommended for spirited readers, whether they're familiar with Carolyn Keene's originals or not. - Biz Hyzy
£14.39
Hachette Children's Group Superpower Science: Masters of Matter
Book SynopsisScience principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations in comic book format.What if you could teleport, change shape or be elastic? You'd be a superhero BUT are these superpowers feasible in the real world? Superpower Science: Masters of Matter tells you all about the reality of these superpowers when looked at through a scientific lens.The series Superpower Science focuses on the superpowers commonly associated with superheroes and reveals just how scientifically realistic they could be to us mere humans. Each title focuses on four superpowers and explains which science principles would come into action if the superpower existed and what effect these science principles would have on the body. Momentum builds by questioning everything as we progress. The comic book format and vintage-looking colourful illustrations paired with quirky and humorous explanations turn what would be considered by many as dry physics principles into high interest exciting books. By pointing out the physical limitations of superpowers, the series aims to fix them, not crush children's dreams but inspire them to be interested in science. Perfect for reader aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Contents 1: What is Matter? 1: Beanstalk Boy: Super Growth 1: Micro Girl: Shrinking 1: Chamelea: Shapeshifting 1: Disappearing Dennis: Teleportation 1: Glossary and Further Information 1: Index
£8.99
Pan Macmillan Twelve Percent Dread
Book SynopsisA hilarious new graphic novel from the author of Bloodlust and BonnetsKatie and Nas are best friends, exes, and co-dependents. They share everything, including a tiny room in a North London townhouse belonging to their landlord, Jeremy, former host of the hit 90s show Football Lads.While Katie bounces from job to job and obsesses about falling behind in life, Nas has bigger things in mind, such as waiting endlessly for their visa to come through and working on a seismic art project that will revolutionize politics and society as we know it.Their friend Emma, meanwhile, seems to have it all figured out – job, mortgage, engagement – yet the long hours working for tech giant Arko and endless wedding admin have left her similarly anxious and unsatisfied.But when Katie’s latest job finds her tutoring the daughter of Arko’s formidable CEO, and Emma welcomes the eccentric and enigmatic Alicia to her team at Arko, neither are aware that all of their lives – and possibly the future of society itself – are about to change forever . . .The new graphic novel from Emily McGovern, creator of the much loved webcomic My Life As A Background Slytherin, Twelve Percent Dread is an uproarious tale of female friendship in an anxious and tech-obsessed world.
£17.00
Image Comics Blackhand & Ironhead Volume 1
Book SynopsisAlexia desperately wants to become one of the greatest super heroes of all time, just like her father, the much revered IRONHEAD. Upon his sudden death, however, Alexia's destiny takes an unexpected turn. IRONHEAD's empire now rests solely in her unprepared hands...or so she thinks. At the funeral, Alexia is confronted with a well kept family secret: a villainous sister she never knew existed! Will the two be able to form an alliance and solve their father's mysterious demise? Or will they destroy one another in the process? BLACKHAND & IRONHEAD, VOL. 1 collects issues #1-5 originally published on PanelSyndicate.com.Trade Review"I love Blackhand & Ironhead, a beautifully confident, modern, and unique superhero story." -Brian K. Vaughan
£19.54
Image Comics The Ludocrats
Book SynopsisThe Ludocrats! The aristocrats of ludicrous! Defending reality from the encroaching forces of boredom while having a nice time. KIERON GILLEN (DIE, THE WICKED + THE DIVINE) and JIM ROSSIGNOL (Sir, You Are Being Hunted) write! JEFF STOKELY (The Spire) draws!TAMRA BONVILLAIN (Once & Future) colors! CLAYTON COWLES (Every excellent comic) letters! The universe screams in pleasure, writhing, finally satisfied, complete, joyous!COLLECTS ISSUES #1-5 OF THE LUDOCRATS
£13.49
Image Comics Jupiter's Legacy, Volume 4 (NETFLIX Edition)
Book SynopsisThe superheroes have taken over the world, and only the supervillains can save us from their disastrous mistakes and monumental hubris. Hutch and Chloe have been in hiding with their son, but now they’re gathering a team of supervillains to go back to America to retake the White House in the name of all humanity. This is a must-read modern classic!Collects JUPITER'S LEGACY, VOL. 2 #1-5
£13.49
Image Comics Home
Book SynopsisAfter being separated from his mother at the US border, a young Guatemalan immigrant must learn to harness emerging superhuman abilities while being hunted by the Federal Government. JULIO ANTA and ANNA WIESZCZYK debut with a deeply grounded, and heartfelt graphic novel that explores the real world implications of a migrant with extraordinary powers. Collects HOME #1-5Trade Review“The story we need right now. It's great to see a tale told from a marginalized group's perspective in the comic book medium.” -Monkeys Fighting Robots“You very much feel drawn into the story, and the added wrinkle in the last act will definitely hook you.” -Black Nerd Problems“A potent reminder that while fiction can ultimately do very little to alter the horror outcomes of reality, it can at least offer solace in the guise of revisionist-and cathartic-fantasy.” -Comicon.com“An extremely beautifully written book, and it doesn't shy from issues that are close to home. It is going to make you feel uncomfortable at times and some art is meant to challenge you.” -Major Spoilers
£13.49
Arsenal Pulp Press Our Work Is Everywhere: An Illustrated Oral
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£17.84
Portage & Main Press Surviving the City
Book SynopsisMiikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan is Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape—they’re so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dez’s grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she can’t stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez can’t bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces. Will Dez’s community find her before it’s too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they don’t?Trade Review[A] haunting graphic novel... debut author Spillett and Donovan... present a story of girls growing up with the historical legacy of Canada’s treatment of Indigenous people, particularly women and girls. * Publishers Weekly *Engrossing... [this story] remains a tribute to the missing and murdered and a clarion call to everyone else. * Kirkus Reviews *Centering the strong hearts of Indigenous women and girls and shattering racist assumptions, Surviving the City is a beautiful, uncompromising honour song to those of us that not only survive the urban, but navigate through it with the courage of our Ancestors. * Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, author of This Accident of Being Lost *Selected for 2020 Rise: A Feminist Book Project List, an annual booklist of the best feminist books for young readers * American Library Association (ALA) *Selected as an AIYLA Young Adult Honor Book * American Indian Youth Literature Award (AIYLA) *Nominated for the Forest of Reading's Red Maple Award * Ontario Library Association *
£13.29
